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Sana Tariq
24 June 2026
Rare plant and hard to find locally. Arrived healthy in Multan with clear care instructions. Really impressed.
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Bat Wing Passion Flower (Passiflora Boenderi) - Krishna Kamal
کرشنا کمل
Passiflora Boenderi
Rs 4,000
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Valued as much for its mild fragrance as its beauty, Bat Wing Passion Flower (Krishna Kamal / کرشنا کمل) adds a sensory dimension to any garden. It reaches an impressive height of 15 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Originally from South and Central America, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name
Passiflora Boenderi
Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Flower Colour
Pink
Plant Type
Vines & Climbers
Mature Height
15 ft
Description
Bat Wing Passion Flower (Passiflora Boenderi), known in Pakistan as Krishna Kamal (کرشنا کمل), is originally from South and Central America, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its mild daytime fragrance and its pink flowers that appear in spring, summer, this vines & climbers is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 15 ft at maturity, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes.
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
- Propagation: Seed, Stem Cuttings, Layering
How to Propagate Bat Wing Passion Flower
Grown from seed sown in spring, from stem cuttings, or by layering for faster establishment.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Bat Wing Passion Flower?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Bat Wing Passion Flower is an excellent choice because it fills the garden with delightful fragrance and attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators.
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Fragrance
- Mild
- Fragrance Timing
- Day
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Placement
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Fragrance, Pollinator Friendly
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
Where Bat Wing Passion Flower (Passiflora Boenderi) - Krishna Kamal grows in Pakistan
Well-suited to these cities
BahawalpurFaisalabadGujranwalaHyderabadIslamabadKarachiLahoreMardanMultanPeshawarRahim Yar KhanRawalpindiSialkotSukkur
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Bat Wing Passion Flower release its fragrance?
Bat Wing Passion Flower produces a mild daytime fragrance, especially noticeable during warm, sunny hours. The scent is most intense during the bloom season and carries well in sheltered garden spots.
How many years does Bat Wing Passion Flower take to reach full size?
Bat Wing Passion Flower is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 15 ft at maturity. In Pakistan’s warm climate, expect rapid growth of 2-3 ft per year under good conditions. It typically reaches its full potential within 5-7 years.
Is Bat Wing Passion Flower safe around cats, dogs, and small children?
While Bat Wing Passion Flower is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How much water does Bat Wing Passion Flower need during Pakistani summers?
Bat Wing Passion Flower needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
Does Bat Wing Passion Flower need regular trimming or pruning?
Prune Bat Wing Passion Flower after flowering to control its spread and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or tangled stems, and train new shoots along your support structure. Since it blooms in spring, summer, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
Buy Krishna Kamal online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Customer Reviews
2 reviews
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Imran Malik
30 March 2026
Unique flower, exactly what I wanted. Well rooted and packed with a moist wrap. Great experience overall.
